Department of Natural Sciences
FAQ for students of the Department of Natural Sciences
General
I need a certificate which confirms that I am enrolled at the university.
You can receive your study certificate in Apollo.
Where do I receive general information and guidance?
For general information and guidance please check the internet pages of our International Office.
How can I find an apartment?
Information regarding accommodation - for international students is to be found here. A folder with private accommodation offers can be found at the reception in building K.
I lost / forgot something...
Lost and found is at the receptionists' office (G building, room G002).
Where do I have to announce any change in address, email or telephone number?
Please send all changed information to the Registrar's Office.
The PIN code of my student ID card isn't working or my card is broken, has been stolen.
Please give your student ID card in a closed envelope with 'Studierendensekretariat' on it to the receptionist. The repaired card will then be sent to your private address. Please make sure the secretary has your correct private address.
How do I sign up at the library or make requests?
Please have a look at this page or contact the team of the library. Make acquisition proposals here.
I need a lab coat. Who organizes the acquisition of my lab coat?
For your lab work you’ll need a lab coat.
Make sure to get one in time (at least knee length, long arms and made from cotton (minimum 35% cotton)). You may want to contact the Student council (Fachschaft).
IT Services
How can I get an email address and a password?
Newly enrolled students must self-register in MIA and receive their email address, department code vnnnnn5s and password there. See also https://www.h-brs.de/en/its/how-can-i-access-central-university-services
How can I set up email forwarding, can I use other email clients?
These and other questions with instructions can be found at https://www.h-brs.de/en/its/e-mail-accounts-students
How can I get a user account and a password for the PC pools?
You will receive this during self-registration in MIA, see 1. point
What is the Student Information System (SIS)?
The Student Information System is an important organisation tool. You can sign up for elective courses and specific mailing lists. Log-In: SIS.
How do I get onto SIS?
To get into the SIS system you have to choose a password which will then be sent to your e-mail.
What do I do if I forgot my password?
Click on SIS, then go to the option "forgot my password" or 'Passwort vergessen'. Then, give your user name and your matriculation number. The new password will be sent to your e-mail address.
Lectures and Courses
When and where does the first semester welcome event take place?
You will find the information in the invitations to the first semester welcome (first day of the orientation weeks): Welcome first semester Applied Biology (BSc), Welcome first semester Sustainable Chemistry and Materials (BSc), Welcome first semester Forensic Sciences (BSc), Welcome first semester Analytical Chemistry and Quality Assurance (MSc), Welcome first semester Biomedical Sciences (MSc), Welcome first semester Materials Science and Sustainabilty Methods (MSc).
Do practical courses take place already in the first week of the semester? When do I get the information about introductory courses and specific safety briefings?
To which group of the language course will I get assigned?
There are placement tests during the orientation weeks which are supposed to serve as a decision guidance with regard to the language and the level you should choose. For further information please contact Mrs. Althen from the Language Centre. She organizes the language courses for our department.
How and when can I get in contact with a professor?
A current list of the professor's consultation hours will be posted on the information board and at the secretarys office. Additionally you can visit our webpage.
How can I get a copy of the lecture notes or copies of old written tests?
At the Student Council (Fachschaft; G building, Room G 100). Lectures and scripts of practical courses are also offered via internet (password protected).
Where do I find the different schedules?
All time schedules are published here - except the Department's time schedule.
How will I be informed if a course is cancelled or postponed?
You will get a notification via email.
What is the difference between Elective Course A and Elective Course B?
Elective course A is a compulsory which must be chosen out of a course catalog. An examination on the subject or an enrollment certificate is needed to have successfully passed the course. The results of the exam from the elective courses and from the mandatory courses will be added to your transcripts. The contents of the course catalog are subject to change.
Elective course B can be chosen from the entire course catalog of the university and has to be completed before the end of the studies.
Matters of Examinations
- You will find Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about matters of examinations for students of the Department of Natural Sciences under Exams and more.
Thesis
- You will find Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about final thesis for students of the Department of Natural Sciences under Practical phase, final thesis and study abroad.